Global EHS Leader with Compliance Expertise
Resume:
Holly K. Donohue
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
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EDUCATION
M.S., Occupational Health and Safety Management
University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut 1996 to 1998 B.S., Sociology with concentration in Criminal Justice Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 1992 to 1996 Minor: Industrial Health and Safety
Second Minor: Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment WORK EXPERIENCE
Global Director of Environmental, Health and Safety 2022 to Current TT Electronics
- Oversee all EHS, Quality Compliance and Physical Security
- 20 Manufacturing sites in 3 Regions
- Set global strategy, policy & procedure
- Manage Regional EHS Managers in North America, Europe and Asia. Accomplishments
Aligned all global sites with standardized HSE protocols, developing a unified strategy and setting company-wide goals.
Introduced a global internal peer-to-peer auditing program to ensure consistent compliance and continuous improvement.
Developed a structured career progression framework for HSE professionals, supporting skill development and advancement opportunities.
Formed a Senior Leadership HSSEQ Committee to drive strategic oversight and accountability.
Established centralized governance and alignment for all company certifications and accreditations.
Rolled out standardized physical security protocols across the organization to enhance site protection.
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
KAMAN Aerospace Corporation, Precision Products Division Middeltown, CT 2019 to 2022
- Manage EHS at four locations as well a separate sister division
- Ensure compliance to state and government regulations
- Establishment of EHS Management Systems
- Management of Explosive Safety Committee & Competent Authority Approvals Accomplishments
Implemented 3-to-5-year strategy
Aligned all sites to EHS goals and tactics
Reduced recordable injuries by 50% through risk reduction in operations Senior Site Environmental Health and Safety Manager Medtronic North Haven, Connecticut 2017 to 2019
- Provide EHS functional leadership to a 3,000-person multitenant site
- Ensure compliance to state and government regulations and EHS Management Systems
- Strategic planning and management of risk reduction
- Manage Nursing staff and Workers Compensation for entire Eastern Region Accomplishments
Re-established a complete EHS Department
Established an onsite nursing service
Developed a Site EHS Council with corresponding sub-committees Safety, Health and Environmental Manager
Pratt and Whitney East Hartford, Connecticut 2005 to 2017
Regional EH&S Manager 2013 to 2017
Global Supply Chain and International EH&S Manager 2011 to 2013
Engine Center EH&S Manager 2005 to 2011
Accomplishments
Reduced work-related injuries through strategic planning and implementation
of risk mitigation controls
Significant environmental focus and successful risk reduction to the company and
the environment
Successful EH&S onboarding of PW employees
Appreciation of cultural, political and work ethic differences throughout the world
Provided good diverse work force through organizational excellence
Assisted with career development opportunities for EH&S professionals
Successfully managed all sites through UTC and External Audits Safety, Health and Environmental Manager
ExxonMobil Chemical Company Stratford, Connecticut 2001 to 2005
- Manage Safety, Health, Environmental and Security Department
- Identification and prioritization of safety, health and environmental risks
- Manage all environmental needs for the facility involving air, water, waste management, permit management and all governmental reporting
Accomplishments
Reduced work-related injuries by 100% through safety management system implementation
and the development of new programs and processes
Minimized Workers Compensation costs through employee return to work program
Retained OSHA Star Voluntary Protection Program status Manufacturing Safety Engineer
KAMAN Kamatics Division Bloomfield, Connecticut 1998 to 2001
- Management of health and safety programs including workers compensation claim reduction
- Perform hazard assessments including assessments for personal protective equipment
- Participation in Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, 5S training and supported ongoing waste elimination programs
Accomplishments
Reduced workers compensation claims costs by 85% by working directly with the insurance agency and company medical department
Reduced the number of days away from work by 95 % and restricted workdays by 68% through the development and implementation of a Stay at Work program
Reduced occurrence of repetitive strain injuries through ergonomic assessments and engineering solutions
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